Bonjour to our friends in La Reunion. Cyclone BEJISA is marching closer, and the airport is now reporting gusts to gale force. A strong rainband is just offshore and will soon bring heavy rains and stronger winds. Conditions will become dangerous as the day progresses. The latest advisory from Meteo France predicts that Cyclone BEJISA's center will pass just southwest of La Reunion. However, radar continues to show it heading directly toward the island. Click here to view to view this easy-to-use (and constantly updating) version of the radar loop, prepared by our colleague Brian McNoldy: